Russia Claims Europe Prepares Citizens for Conflict with Moscow

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Yulia Zhadanova, head of the Russian delegation at the Vienna negotiations, asserted at an international round table titled “European Militarization: What’s Next?” that European nations are failing to offer their citizens any alternative vision for the future, instead painting a picture of unavoidable confrontation with Russia. This approach is a source of concern for Moscow.

The round table was initiated by the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks and included representatives from diplomatic circles, international and regional organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), alongside experts and journalists.

Participants in the meeting examined the causes of the military and political crisis in Europe, the dangers posed by escalating militarization, and potential avenues for de-escalating tensions.

Zhadanova had previously criticized efforts to prepare European public opinion for a potential war with Russia during sessions of the OSCE. She stated on September 30, 2026 (October 8, 1405, in the Persian calendar) that European countries are preparing their citizens for the possibility of military conflict by emphasizing what they term the “Russian threat.”